jan-feb-2021

Contents ON THE COVER: Blue Diamond´s Water for Bees program demonstrates pollinator sustainability. JAN–FEB 2021 8 FIELD TEAM 10 NEWS IN A NUTSHELL 16 CULTIVATING SUSTAINABILITY 22 CORNERING THE MARKET 24 ADVOCACY REPORT 26 GROWING THE GOODNESS 28 IN YOUR ORCHARD 54 CLASSIFIED ADS Features 6 President’s Corner President and CEO Mark Jansen shares how Blue Diamond intends to continue delivering sustained healthy growth for our growers, customers and team members. 16 Synergy in the Almond Industry Arvin-area almond grower Kent Stenderup of Stenderup Ag Partners serves on the cooperative's Board of Directors representing District 9. He is also the first Blue Diamond grower to assume the position as Chair of the Almond Board of California in over 30 years. 18 Recommendations for Honey Bees Pollinating Almonds Project Apis m. Director of Pollination Billy Synk shares information that will help you accomplish your regular orchard management tasks without posing a risk to bees and their ability to pollinate effectively. 24 Almond Breeze® Almondmilk is Irresistibly Delicious The brand is launching a new commercial that is airing nationally showcasing how “Irresistibly Delicious” Almond Breeze tastes. 3 J A N U A R Y – F E B R U A R Y 2 0 2 1